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Riff Tone
Praise
Sevendust
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarESP Horizon (likely custom or M-II, 1999 era, as used by Clint Lowery on 'Animosity')
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (2-channel, Rev G, as used on 'Animosity' studio sessions)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2001. Gear confirmed for 'Animosity' era by interviews and period photos, not by direct citation in search results. No evidence of pedal use for main riff; high-gain amp tone. Drop B tuning.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate low endminimal ambiencedry, focused attackmodern nu-metal rhythmfast transient responsecrushing, heavy riff tone
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm control at a moderate tempo, with fast alternate picking and syncopated patterns typical of nu-metal. Not technically advanced, but demands accuracy and stamina.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP Horizon (likely custom or M-II, 1999 era, as used by Clint Lowery on 'Animosity')
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (2-channel, Rev G, as used on 'Animosity' studio sessions)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2001. Gear confirmed for 'Animosity' era by interviews and period photos, not by direct citation in search results. No evidence of pedal use for main riff; high-gain amp tone. Drop B tuning.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate low endminimal ambiencedry, focused attackmodern nu-metal rhythmfast transient responsecrushing, heavy riff tone
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm control at a moderate tempo, with fast alternate picking and syncopated patterns typical of nu-metal. Not technically advanced, but demands accuracy and stamina.